There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf43 / ...
1h 13m€7–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Dortmund87.9 km
1h 34m€4–7Bus
- Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Stadthaus
1h 41mNight train
- Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf1302 / ...
2h 10m€90–110Drive 87.9 km
- Drive from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station87.9 km
1h 4m€13–18
Cologne to Dortmund central bus station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station is to rideshare which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Stadthaus. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Cologne and Dortmund central bus station is 117 km. The road distance is 87.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €7 - €80.
The train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Cologne to Dortmund central bus station bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dortmund central bus station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €7 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Dortmund central bus station, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–30 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Stadthaus once daily, and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–55
- Comfort
- €40–60
- Premium
- €60–80
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Night train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–110
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Stadthaus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cologne to Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Dortmund central bus station bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Dortmund Stadthaus station.
Cologne to Dortmund central bus station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Dortmund central bus station is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Cologne to Dortmund central bus station.
Book your Cologne to Dortmund central bus station train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1261+ hotels available in Dortmund central bus station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Dortmund central bus station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















